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König USB2.0 to IDE/S-ATA adapter external hard drive with power supply — electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskElectric shockNov 7, 2014
Photo from the official notice: König USB2.0 to IDE/S-ATA adapter external hard drive with power supply — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: König USB2.0 to IDE/S-ATA adapter external hard drive with power supply — electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: König USB2.0 to IDE/S-ATA adapter external hard drive with power supply — electric shock risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The insulation of the power supply unit is not sufficient, furthermore the clearance /creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are not sufficient. A person can touch part of the product that is at live due to the defects, receive an electric shock and be electrocuted.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60950.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (01/10/2014)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (01/10/2014)

Product description

External hard drive supplied with a power supply unit. Sold in a white cardboard box.Electrical specifications:100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A, Class I. Output: 12 V d.c., 2 A; 5 V d.c., 2 A.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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